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physical culture

...discus throwing and stone hoisting, and the Olympic Games, originating in 776
bce, featured a wide variety of physical contests, applicable to both sport and war. The foremost warriors were the
Spartans of Laconia, who endured harsh physical discipline to ensure that the finest physical specimens were produced.
Spartans, in their efforts to toughen and exhibit their bodies, were also...